Yesterday, the shortlist for the Ann Conner Brimer Award, one of the Atlantic Book Awards, was announced. This award, established in 1992 and administered by the Writers' Federation of Nova Scotia and supported by Gavin Brimer, son of the teacher, researcher and bookseller for whom the award is named, celebrates outstanding contributions to writing for Atlantic Canadian young people, and comes with a $5,000 prize.
Congratulations to the following titles and their authors on being shortlisted for this award.
Bertie Stewart Is Perfectly Imperfect
Written by Melanie Mosher
Nimbus Publishing
192 pp.
Ages 7–11
2024
Joe and the Wreck of the Tribune
Written by Jacqueline Halsey
Nimbus Publishing
176 pp.
Ages 8–12
2025
The Mystery of the Haunted Dance Hall
Written by Charis Cotter
Tundra Books
392 pp.
Ages 9–12
2025
The Newest Gnome
Written by Lauren Soloy
Tundra Books
72 pp.
Ages 3–7
2025
Our Ancestor's Kitchen
Written by Willie Poll
Illustrated by Shaikara David
Annick Press
36 pp.
Ages 4–7
2025
Winners of all Atlantic Book Awards, including the Ann Connor Brimer Award, will be announced on Thursday, June 4, 2026 in Halifax.
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